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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1712 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: Strut Assembly & Body Fasteners
    GM929855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the strut assembly to body fasteners.
  3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket & Strut Assembly
    GM932918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM933116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen, do not remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut
    GM929862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.
    7. Fig 5: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM929934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
  8. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
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